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Pilot-written guidance for calmer flights and smoother travel

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Apr 25, 2025
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Weekly insights from an airline & corporate pilot with 27 years of global experience designed for nervous flyers and travelers who want stress-free, confident trips.

If you worry about turbulence, takeoff, weather, or the unknowns of flying or if you simply want to travel smoother and avoid airport chaos, you’re in the right place.

You’ll learn:
• Why airplanes are far safer than they feel
• What pilots actually do during turbulence
• Simple, science-backed tools to calm anxiety
• How to plan flights like a pilot (and avoid delays)
• Insider travel hacks to breeze through security
• How to choose better seats, flights, and airlines
• Pre-flight routines that reduce stress dramatically

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For curious travelers, aviation geeks & frequent flyers

Every week, you’ll also get fresh posts on aviation, travel hacks, and what really goes on behind the scenes from the pilot’s seat.

Some reader favorites:

You can see the full set of guides here, but here are the most popular ones:

  • ✈️ Preparing for Your Flight:💡Tips for a Smoother Experience 😌

  • 🌪️ Why Turbulence Feels Scary (But Isn’t Dangerous)

  • 🧠 Your Brain at ✈️ 35,000 Feet: How Flight Anxiety Hijacks Your Mind

  • 💺 Pilot’s Secret for a Smooth Flight: Sit Here. Most Passengers Never Think of It

  • 😴✈️Sleeping On The Back of a Plane Is a Skill

  • 🧘🏻 In-Flight Calm: Techniques to Relax at 30,000 Feet

  • 🛫 The Boarding Mistake 90% of Passengers Make (And What I Do Instead as a Pilot)

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